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http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gifFollowing in Switzerland's Footsteps: International Right-Wingers Gather for EU-Wide Minaret Banhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/following-in-switzerland-s-footsteps-international-right-wingers-gather-for-eu-wide-minaret-ban-a-685896.html#ref=rss
Delegates from right-wing populist parties from across Europe are descending on Germany this weekend for a conference looking into the possibility of an EU-wide minaret ban. The hosts, an anti-Muslim German group, hope to use the gathering as a springboard to success in local elections.Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:35:20 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/following-in-switzerland-s-footsteps-international-right-wingers-gather-for-eu-wide-minaret-ban-a-685896.htmlDelegates from right-wing populist parties from across Europe are descending on Germany this weekend for a conference looking into the possibility of an EU-wide minaret ban. The hosts, an anti-Muslim German group, hope to use the gathering as a springboard to success in local elections.]]>Far-Right Rhetoric: Germany's Very Own Minaret Debate Turns Nastyhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/far-right-rhetoric-germany-s-very-own-minaret-debate-turns-nasty-a-676156.html#ref=rss
A small Muslim community in a western German town would like to build a minaret on its mosque. But the plan has triggered passionate opposition from locals, many of whom rely on rhetoric from the extreme right in railing against the "symbol of Islam's quest for power."Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:53:48 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/far-right-rhetoric-germany-s-very-own-minaret-debate-turns-nasty-a-676156.htmlA small Muslim community in a western German town would like to build a minaret on its mosque. But the plan has triggered passionate opposition from locals, many of whom rely on rhetoric from the extreme right in railing against the "symbol of Islam's quest for power."]]>Mosque Madness: German Group Hopes for EU Referendum on Minaretshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/mosque-madness-german-group-hopes-for-eu-referendum-on-minarets-a-667158.html#ref=rss
Just weeks after Swiss voters banned minarets in the country, a German right-wing group is hoping to use a new European Union law to hold a minaret referendum across the 27 member bloc.Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:21:42 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/mosque-madness-german-group-hopes-for-eu-referendum-on-minarets-a-667158.htmlJust weeks after Swiss voters banned minarets in the country, a German right-wing group is hoping to use a new European Union law to hold a minaret referendum across the 27 member bloc.]]>Fears of Eurabia: How Much Allah Can the Old Continent Bear?http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/fears-of-eurabia-how-much-allah-can-the-old-continent-bear-a-666448.html#ref=rss
Switzerland's recent vote to ban the construction of new minarets has shocked and angered Muslims around the world. But the controversial move also reflects a growing sense of unease among other Europeans who have trouble coming to terms with Islam's increased visibility.Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:46:38 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/fears-of-eurabia-how-much-allah-can-the-old-continent-bear-a-666448.htmlSwitzerland's recent vote to ban the construction of new minarets has shocked and angered Muslims around the world. But the controversial move also reflects a growing sense of unease among other Europeans who have trouble coming to terms with Islam's increased visibility.]]>Riled by Minaret Ban: Film Director Fatih Akin to Boycott Swiss Premierehttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/riled-by-minaret-ban-film-director-fatih-akin-to-boycott-swiss-premiere-a-665271.html#ref=rss
Leading Turkish-German director Fatih Akin has said he will boycott the Swiss premiere of his new film as a protest against Sunday's referendum vote to ban the construction of minarets in the country. He complained that the Swiss ban contradicted his belief in the "harmonious co-existence of peoples."Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:11:08 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/riled-by-minaret-ban-film-director-fatih-akin-to-boycott-swiss-premiere-a-665271.htmlLeading Turkish-German director Fatih Akin has said he will boycott the Swiss premiere of his new film as a protest against Sunday's referendum vote to ban the construction of minarets in the country. He complained that the Swiss ban contradicted his belief in the "harmonious co-existence of peoples."]]>How the Right Is Wrong: The Bizarre Logic Behind the Swiss Minaret Banhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/how-the-right-is-wrong-the-bizarre-logic-behind-the-swiss-minaret-ban-a-664973.html#ref=rss
Us against them. That is how Europe's right wing sees the Swiss ban on minarets. After all, so goes the logic, Christians in the Muslim world aren't doing any better. But the argument is the height of intellectual laziness. The two groups simply cannot be compared.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:31:37 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/how-the-right-is-wrong-the-bizarre-logic-behind-the-swiss-minaret-ban-a-664973.htmlUs against them. That is how Europe's right wing sees the Swiss ban on minarets. After all, so goes the logic, Christians in the Muslim world aren't doing any better. But the argument is the height of intellectual laziness. The two groups simply cannot be compared.]]>Muslim Reactions to Swiss Vote: Turkey's Erdogan Says Minaret Ban is Sign of Fascismhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/muslim-reactions-to-swiss-vote-turkey-s-erdogan-says-minaret-ban-is-sign-of-fascism-a-664641.html#ref=rss
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has joined a chorus of international criticism of Switzerland's ban on minarets, saying it reflects an increasingly racist and fascist stance in Europe. The Swiss foreign minister said the vote may pose a threat to the country's security.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:20:07 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/muslim-reactions-to-swiss-vote-turkey-s-erdogan-says-minaret-ban-is-sign-of-fascism-a-664641.htmlTurkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has joined a chorus of international criticism of Switzerland's ban on minarets, saying it reflects an increasingly racist and fascist stance in Europe. The Swiss foreign minister said the vote may pose a threat to the country's security.]]>The World from Berlin: 'Germany Would Also Have Voted to Ban Minarets'http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-world-from-berlin-germany-would-also-have-voted-to-ban-minarets-a-664231.html#ref=rss
Switzerland's vote to ban minarets is a disaster for its image, write German commentators. The vote doesn't just reflect a fear of "Islamization" but also shows that setbacks in recent years have shaken its national self-confidence. But Germans would probably vote the same way, warn some observers.Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:12:49 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-world-from-berlin-germany-would-also-have-voted-to-ban-minarets-a-664231.htmlSwitzerland's vote to ban minarets is a disaster for its image, write German commentators. The vote doesn't just reflect a fear of "Islamization" but also shows that setbacks in recent years have shaken its national self-confidence. But Germans would probably vote the same way, warn some observers.]]>Opinion: Swiss Minaret Ban Reflects Fear of Islam, Not Real Problemshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/opinion-swiss-minaret-ban-reflects-fear-of-islam-not-real-problems-a-664176.html#ref=rss
The Swiss have voted in favor of a complete ban on the construction of minarets. But the decision is not a reaction to problems with Muslims in the country. Instead, it reveals a deep-seated fear of Islam.Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:04:35 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/opinion-swiss-minaret-ban-reflects-fear-of-islam-not-real-problems-a-664176.htmlThe Swiss have voted in favor of a complete ban on the construction of minarets. But the decision is not a reaction to problems with Muslims in the country. Instead, it reveals a deep-seated fear of Islam.]]>Anger Over Anti-Islamic Poster: Why the Swiss Are Afraid of Minaretshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/anger-over-anti-islamic-poster-why-the-swiss-are-afraid-of-minarets-a-654963.html#ref=rss
A poster featuring a Muslim woman in a chador surrounded by minaret towers that resemble missiles is causing outrage in Switzerland ahead of a referendum next month on whether to ban mosques from having minarets. The campaign is proving so controversial that even some die-hard members of the country's far right are uncomfortable with it.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:32:59 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/anger-over-anti-islamic-poster-why-the-swiss-are-afraid-of-minarets-a-654963.htmlA poster featuring a Muslim woman in a chador surrounded by minaret towers that resemble missiles is causing outrage in Switzerland ahead of a referendum next month on whether to ban mosques from having minarets. The campaign is proving so controversial that even some die-hard members of the country's far right are uncomfortable with it.]]>Confrontational Architecture: Europe's Mosques Move from Back Alleys to Boulevardshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/confrontational-architecture-europe-s-mosques-move-from-back-alleys-to-boulevards-a-583903.html#ref=rss
There are plans to build several hundred new and often magnificent mosques throughout Europe -- particularly in Germany. Architecture has become the field of a fierce ideological battle about the visibility of Europe's 16 million Muslims. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:10:09 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/confrontational-architecture-europe-s-mosques-move-from-back-alleys-to-boulevards-a-583903.htmlThere are plans to build several hundred new and often magnificent mosques throughout Europe -- particularly in Germany. Architecture has become the field of a fierce ideological battle about the visibility of Europe's 16 million Muslims. ]]>Domes and Minarets?: Not in My Backyard, Say an Increasing Number of Germanshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/domes-and-minarets-not-in-my-backyard-say-an-increasing-number-of-germans-a-565146.html#ref=rss
The planned construction of over 180 mosques in Germany is mobilizing right-wing xenophobes but also an increasing number of leftist critics. They fear the Muslim places of worship will facilitate the establishment of a completely parallel society. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:53:31 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/domes-and-minarets-not-in-my-backyard-say-an-increasing-number-of-germans-a-565146.htmlThe planned construction of over 180 mosques in Germany is mobilizing right-wing xenophobes but also an increasing number of leftist critics. They fear the Muslim places of worship will facilitate the establishment of a completely parallel society. ]]>SPIEGEL ONLINE Interview with Expert on Right-Wing Populism: 'Anti-Mosque Initiatives Tap into a Fear of Islam'http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/spiegel-online-interview-with-expert-on-right-wing-populism-anti-mosque-initiatives-tap-into-a-fear-of-islam-a-531801.html#ref=rss
Across Europe, right-wing populist parties are gaining support by focusing on issues such as the construction of mosques. SPIEGEL ONLINE talks to right-wing populism expert Oliver Geden about the strategies used by the right and the pressure they put on the mainstream.Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:35:27 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/spiegel-online-interview-with-expert-on-right-wing-populism-anti-mosque-initiatives-tap-into-a-fear-of-islam-a-531801.htmlAcross Europe, right-wing populist parties are gaining support by focusing on issues such as the construction of mosques. SPIEGEL ONLINE talks to right-wing populism expert Oliver Geden about the strategies used by the right and the pressure they put on the mainstream.]]>'We Want the Cathedral, Not Minarets': Far-Right Mobilizes against Cologne Mega-Mosquehttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/we-want-the-cathedral-not-minarets-far-right-mobilizes-against-cologne-mega-mosque-a-489257.html#ref=rss
A right-wing citizens' initiative is protesting against Germany's largest mosque, which is being built in Cologne. They have enlisted the efforts of the far-right from Austria and Belgium in their fight against the "Islamization of Europe."Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:42:29 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/we-want-the-cathedral-not-minarets-far-right-mobilizes-against-cologne-mega-mosque-a-489257.htmlA right-wing citizens' initiative is protesting against Germany's largest mosque, which is being built in Cologne. They have enlisted the efforts of the far-right from Austria and Belgium in their fight against the "Islamization of Europe."]]>